Corporate Paralegal

Autodesk, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking an experienced Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Paralegal to support governance and compliance of our legal entities across the APAC region.

You will manage subsidiary governance, maintain records, and coordinate board and shareholder activities with internal teams and external secretarial providers. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and English proficiency, with experience across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Corporate Administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience supporting corporate governance, corporate secretarial, or general corporate legal matters.
• Ability to work effectively across regions and with stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate records for APAC subsidiaries, including statutory registers and governance documentation.
• Coordinate board/shareholder approvals, written resolutions, and AGMs.
• Support director/officer appointments, resignations, powers of attorney, and related filings.
• Coordinate annual compliance filings across APAC jurisdictions with external_secretarial providers.
• Maintain governance calendars and monitor recurring compliance obligations.
• Support corporate transactions and entity management (formations, restructurings, mergers).
• Maintain entity information in entity management systems and repositories.
• Coordinate intercompany agreements and related documentation across functions.
• Develop templates, playbooks, checklists, and tracking tools to improve processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to scale governance functions across APAC.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Legal governance understanding

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Law/Business/Corporate Administration

Tools

Entity management systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100842

Position Overview Autodesk is hiring an experienced Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Paralegal to support the governance and compliance of our legal entities across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. As a member of Autodesk’s Corporate Legal team, you will play an important role in managing subsidiary governance across APAC. Working closely with attorneys, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, and external corporate secretarial providers, you will help ensure our legal entities remain compliant while supporting strategic corporate initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized professional who enjoys managing complex governance requirements, improving processes, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Secretarial: Manage corporate records for Autodesk’s APAC subsidiaries, including statutory registers, minute books, governance documentation, and legal entity records
• Coordinate board and shareholder approvals, written resolutions, annual general meetings, and other governance activities required under applicable local laws
• Support director and officer appointments, resignations, powers of attorney, and related corporate filings
• Coordinate annual compliance filings and regulatory submissions across multiple APAC jurisdictions and partner with external corporate secretarial providers to ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance
• Maintain governance calendars and proactively monitor recurring corporate compliance obligations
• Corporate Transactions & Entity Management: Support the legal aspects of subsidiary formations, liquidations, restructurings, mergers, and other corporate reorganizations
• Maintain legal entity information within Autodesk’s entity management systems and legal document repositories
• Coordinate the execution, maintenance, and organization of intercompany agreements and related corporate documentation
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, Payroll, Equity, and other cross-functional teams to facilitate corporate governance activities
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve and standardize subsidiary governance processes across APAC
• Develop templates, playbooks, checklists, and tracking tools that improve efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the scalability and effectiveness of Autodesk’s Corporate Legal function

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Corporate Administration, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience supporting corporate governance, corporate secretarial, or general corporate legal matters
• Ability to work effectively as a team player across regions and with business stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions, with experience supporting multiple legal entities across international jurisdictions
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment when handling confidential information
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a highly team-oriented approach, and a strong commitment to professionalism
• Foundational understanding of the listing requirements applicable to a U.S.-listed company, including the responsibilities of officeholders across regions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a multinational technology company or publicly traded global organization

Learn More About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency: Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Belonging: We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging

In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification: This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.